Procurement with Build Nova Scotia | Build Nova Scotia

Build Nova Scotia ensures all purchasing and tendering activities are conducted in a fair and open manner to ensure we obtain the best value in terms of delivery, products, services, site selection and technical expertise. Business policies are consistent with other Provincial Government Departments, Agencies and Crown Corporations in accordance with the Province of Nova Scotia Public Procurement Policy and all applicable trade agreements.

For new business development opportunities on the Halifax waterfront, please contact BDO@buildns.ca.

Our publicly tendered opportunities are published on the Nova Scotia Tenders Web Portal: Nova Scotia Tender Site.

You may register with the Tender Opportunities Notification Service “TONS” to receive email notifications of all tenders posted that relate to the categories selected at the time of registering. You can register for this service at the Nova Scotia Tender Opportunity Notification Service.

We strive to provide a transparent process for our vendor partners. For more information please contact BuildNSProcurement@novascotia.ca.

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A New Season at Salt Yard: Meet the Vendors Bringing Food, Fun, and Culture to Halifax Waterfront

April 2, 2025—A new season at Salt Yard means fresh faces, returning favourites, and another summer of incredible food, shopping, and experiences on t…

April 2, 2025—A new season at Salt Yard means fresh faces, returning favourites, and another summer of incredible food, shopping, and experiences on the Halifax Waterfront! Whether you’re craving delicious eats, look…

Lunenburg Waterfront – Zwicker Building and Mill Building Requests for Information

March 5, 2025—Build Nova Scotia is looking to determine potential uses for the Zwicker Building and Mill Building in Lunenburg as part of its manageme…

March 5, 2025—Build Nova Scotia is looking to determine potential uses for the Zwicker Building and Mill Building in Lunenburg as part of its management of provincial properties on the working waterfront. These Requests fo…

Halifax Waterfront Tour Operator Opportunity

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a land-based Tour Operator to establish an engaging and high-quality excursion operation on the Halifax Waterfront.

Williams Lake Dam Replacement

Williams Lake is a popular spot for fishing and swimming and a valuable wildlife habitat. With parts of the rock and concrete dam dating back to the 1…

Williams Lake is a popular spot for fishing and swimming and a valuable wildlife habitat. With parts of the rock and concrete dam dating back to the 1700s, it is in poor condition and presents a safety issue. Repair work w…

Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre Achieves LEED Gold Certification

August 22, 2024 – The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in Nova Scotia has recently achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEEDv4 Heal…

August 22, 2024 – The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in Nova Scotia has recently achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEEDv4 Healthcare rating system! Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or…

Bedford Waterfront Marina Pilot Project

Anticipated to run until mid-November (depending on Mother Nature), Build Nova Scotia has launched a pilot project to gauge interest in the possibilit…

Anticipated to run until mid-November (depending on Mother Nature), Build Nova Scotia has launched a pilot project to gauge interest in the possibility of a marina on the Bedford Waterfront. Located at the end of Convoy Qu…

Historic Investment in Cellular Infrastructure to Enhance Safety, Connectivity

July 31, 2024 – Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the Province’s largest ever in…

July 31, 2024 – Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the Province’s largest ever investment in cellular infrastructure, which will enhance existing infrast…

Evergreen Market Vendor Opportunity

Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Evergreen Festival vendor market!…

Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Evergreen Festival vendor market!

Newly Constructed Helipad Reopens at Cape Breton Regional Hospital

The newly constructed helipad has opened at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Underway

Work has started on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project with heavy equipment, site trailers and fencing now in place. Construction of a new e…

Work has started on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project with heavy equipment, site trailers and fencing now in place. Construction of a new emergency department entrance and renovations to the ambulance entryway will start first.

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